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MackAveKurt

MackAveKurt

I'm in Marquette. It's cold here. And it snows a lot.

Web Site: Mack Avenue Tigers

Claimed Blog: Detroit Tigers blog

Games: 2007 NBA Playoffs Pick'em

BallHype Member since March 9, 2007

Marcus Thames among Tigers' roster moves today
mackavenuetigers.com — The Tigers buried the lede a bit in the press release announcing the decision not to remove DH/OF Marcus Thames from the roster, as well as other roster moves. (edited to fix the language) Thames and catcher Matt Treanor , who was injured early on, were removed from the 40-man roster and ... (more) Marcus Thames among Tigers' roster moves today
Hot-stove season gets off to hot-start in AL Central
mackavenuetigers.com — A lot of recapping, and a bit of analysis: Detroit Reports MLB.com's Jason Beck , five of the six eligible Tigers filed for free agency Thursday, the first day they were allowed to do so. Those are: Placido Polanco, Fernando Rodney, Adam Everett, Aubrey Huff and Jarrod Washburn . Brandon ... (more) Hot-stove season gets off to hot-start in AL Central
Let the offseason begin! A review of where the Tigers stand
Let the offseason begin! A review of where the Tigers stand
mackavenuetigers.com — So the Yankees won the World Series last night, officially closing the curtains on the 2009 Major League Baseball season. Finally. I like baseball. Wait. I love baseball. But after the way the things ended for the Tigers, I just wasn't feeling it for this postseason and didn't really watch ... (more) Let the offseason begin! A review of where the Tigers stand
Fun with ZiPs projections for Detroit
Fun with ZiPs projections for Detroit
mackavenuetigers.com — I mentioned last week Baseball Think Factory has posted its projections for the Tigers . As always, I take projections with a grain of salt, though the better systems (which this usually is pretty reliable) offer nice ballpark guesses of what to expect. But since this is the first major ... (more) Fun with ZiPs projections for Detroit
Site news: committing to Disqus for commenting
Site news: committing to Disqus for commenting
mackavenuetigers.com — I've always been happy about moving the site over to Squarespace . But my problem with the host has always been a rather inferior commenting system. You've probably noticed and agree. In the past, I'd given a dry run to Disqus but wasn't sure whether it was a good idea. Long story short, ... (more) Site news: committing to Disqus for commenting
Jarrod Washburn wouldn't mind returning to Seattle
Jarrod Washburn wouldn't mind returning to Seattle
mackavenuetigers.com — Jarrod Washburn 's time as a Tiger should officially come to an end soon. After coming to Detroit at the July 31 trade deadline after four months of pretty successful baseball, he did little in a Tigers uniform (7.33 ERA, much gnashing of teeth from the fans) and eventually saw his season ... (more) Jarrod Washburn wouldn't mind returning to Seattle
Wells doing well in Arizona; Avila and Boesch tackling the Dominican
Wells doing well in Arizona; Avila and Boesch tackling the Dominican
mackavenuetigers.com — With the Arizona Fall League about halfway through its schedule, here's an update in how some of the Tigers prospects are doing in the premier winter league for prospects. But that's not the only winter league out there. This isn't a comprehensive look at every member of the Tigers ... (more) Wells doing well in Arizona; Avila and Boesch tackling ...
Brewers SS J.J. Hardy may be non-tendered
Brewers SS J.J. Hardy may be non-tendered
mackavenuetigers.com — ESPN.com's Buster Olney discussed Sunday which players may be non-tendered (premium content) by their respective clubs this offseason. Probably the most interesting name on that list was Milwaukee's shortstop, J.J. Hardy . Given the Tigers' plans for shortstop are essentially, "Starter: to ... (more) Brewers SS J.J. Hardy may be non-tendered
Down on the Farm All-Star Team: RP Cody Satterwhite
Down on the Farm All-Star Team: RP Cody Satterwhite
mackavenuetigers.com — By Jay RC In an effort to reward less talked about minor leaguers, only players that did not get called up to the Tigers this season were eligible. The breakdown of the roster consists of one player per position, a designated hitter, five starting pitchers and five relievers. RH RP Cody ... (more) Down on the Farm All-Star Team: RP Cody Satterwhite
Bunt Singles: Sizemore's ankle update, Juan Pierre and 2010 projections
Bunt Singles: Sizemore's ankle update, Juan Pierre and 2010 projections
mackavenuetigers.com — Another in a line of updates on second base prospect Scott Sizemore . He had screws placed in his ankle yesterday and will be out for four months. That puts him on track to return in time for the start of spring training, Tigers train Kevin Rand told reporters. ( MLive ) The same article by ... (more) Bunt Singles: Sizemore's ankle update, Juan Pierre and ...
Tigers kick the tires on Aroldis Chapman
Tigers kick the tires on Aroldis Chapman
mackavenuetigers.com — Sports Illustrated reported Monday the Tigers are one of the teams looking into the possibility of signing Cuban-export Aroldis Chapman , who defected this past summer while the Cuban team was at a tournament in Europe. Melissa Segura wrote: Chapman, a 21-year-old who has hit 102 mph on ... (more) Tigers kick the tires on Aroldis Chapman
What can the Tigers do about second base?
What can the Tigers do about second base?
mackavenuetigers.com — With Placido Polanco set to become a free agent as soon as the World Series ends, Scott Sizemore is presumed to be the Tigers' second baseman in waiting. Some Tigers fans -- not this one -- are feeling a bit nervous at this point, because he has no days of major league experience under his ... (more) What can the Tigers do about second base?
Scott Sizemore breaks bone in ankle, should be OK for spring training
Scott Sizemore breaks bone in ankle, should be OK for spring training
mackavenuetigers.com — Thursday, Tigers second base prospect Scott Sizemore left in the first inning of his Arizona Fall League game after being on the receiving end of a hard slide at second on a double-play attempt. Today, we learned from a report by the Detroit News writer Lynn Henning that Sizemore suffered a ... (more) Scott Sizemore breaks bone in ankle, should be OK for ...
Brandon Inge set for surgery on both knees
Brandon Inge set for surgery on both knees
mackavenuetigers.com — We knew third baseman Brandon Inge was playing on one bad wheel. (Not that the anti-Inge contingent was willing to admit this.) It turns out, he was actually playing on two bad wheels. Inge and the Tigers confirmed to MLB.com's Jason Beck he will have surgery to repair both knees . He hopes ... (more) Brandon Inge set for surgery on both knees
Bunt Singles: More on Guillen, Arizona action and shortstops
Bunt Singles: More on Guillen, Arizona action and shortstops
mackavenuetigers.com — Carlos Guillen and his complaints continue to get press clippings and radio soundbyes. MLB.com's Jason Beck wrote about Guillen's complaints about the number of lineups manager Jim Leyland put forth -- 126. Beck went on WDFN radio in Detroit and spoke a bit more about the situation. (Via ... (more) Bunt Singles: More on Guillen, Arizona action and shortstops
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